This article describes the management of a patient with a complex symptomatic thoracoabdominal aneurysm and discusses the branched graft approach to surgical repair of complex aortic aneurysms. The case highlights the importance of a team approach during a complex, high-risk surgery and the perioperative period.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000471608.54160.0dDOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

thoracoabdominal aneurysm
8
branched graft
8
treatment complex
4
complex thoracoabdominal
4
aneurysm dissection
4
dissection branched
4
graft article
4
article describes
4
describes management
4
management patient
4

Similar Publications

Objectives: The population in the U.S., and across the world is aging rapidly which warrants an assessment of the safety of surgical approaches in elderly individuals to better risk stratify and inform surgeons' decision making for optimal patient care.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Commentary on "Complications and Technical Success on Upper Limb Vascular Access for Endovascular Repair of Complex Abdominal and Thoraco-abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis".

Ann Vasc Surg

January 2025

Department of Paediatrics, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed-to-be-University), Pimpri, Pune - 411018, Maharashtra, India; Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed-to-be-University), Pimpri, Pune - 411018, Maharashtra, India.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

The optimal management of acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) remains a controversial subject. While some surgeons opt for a hemiarch approach to minimize bypass and cross-clamping time, others prefer partial or total arch replacement to prevent the need for additional operations. The advent of hybrid approaches offers a variety of options to the aortic surgeon in treating ATAAD.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Objectives: To evaluate outcomes after implementation of a preoperative protocol requiring fluoroscopic guidance in patients undergoing thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) repair identified as being at risk for spinal drain placement complications.

Design: This retrospective analysis included patients who underwent spinal drain placement for TAAA repair between November 2013 and November 2018. Patient outcomes were assessed before (control) and after (study) protocol implementation.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!